Job Title: Support Worker
Location: Pegasus School, Caldwell, Derbyshire, DE12 6RS
Salary: £18,720.00 – £21,450.00 per annum depending on experience / qualifications
Hours: Full Time, Permanent
As a Support Worker at Pegasus School you will work alongside the best in their field and give excellent care and guidance to the young people at our residential school.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting within the home, community and school setting
- Delivering personal care – including support with toileting and bathing
- Administering medication (once you have received the necessary training)
- Promoting independence
- Planning and taking part in a range of activities
About you:
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication
- Flexible and hardworking
- Confident team player
- Kind and caring
- Driving Licence
- Experience in the care or support of another
- A willingness to deliver personal care, including toileting and bathing.
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (Ask about our £1500 bonus for Care Assistants who join us with this qualification!)
- First Aid Certificate
- Experience in a similar setting
Benefits:
- Generous Salary
- Full training provided
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension
- Progression Opportunities
- Bonus payment of £1500 will be payable to new care staff (Care Assistant grade only) who join us with a relevant Level 3 qualification. The £1500 is paid in instalments
To apply for this role please click the APPLY button to send your CV and cover letter in for this job.
The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. We are also committed to safeguarding those in our care – all successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Support Worker, Carer, Health Care Assistant, Home Care Worker, Care Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Carer, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Support Assistant, Care Helper, Healthcare Assistant, Residential Care Support, Social Care, NVQ2 will be considered for this role.
